STEVE THAXTON LMHC
Boise,ID
Summary
Experienced mental health counselor specializing in P.T.S.D., trauma, and support of military families. School base counselor experience K-12.
Licensed in Washington State, Idaho, Utah and Georgia
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT
D.O.D program
01.2008 - Current
- Work as part of a treatment team at Army, Air Force and Navy bases
- Provide mental health counseling services to military service members, their families and children internationally
- Provide consultation services to improve staff and performance and system functions
- Provide counseling and training for military staff and active duty members, focusing upon pre and post deployment issues due to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Triage individuals in need of emergency care
- Address relationship issues, stress management and family issues
- Collaborate with existing military support programs to enhance support effectiveness
- Provide programming and support for military children throughout base youth centers; train staff regarding issues specific to the military child
- Provide emotional support for staff
- (Secret Security Clearance)
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR/COORIDNATOR
Family Practice Reaidency
Boise, ID
05.1998 - 08.2008
- Worked as part of a medical treatment team
- Provided counseling to individuals, families, couples, and children
- Provided diagnostics and consultations regarding clinic patient
- Provided crisis management.
Therapist
Private Practice
Boise, ID
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided counseling to individuals, couples, groups and children
- Specialized in P.T.S.D
- And trauma treatment
- Provided community education and training on suicide prevention
- Founding board member of Suicide Prevention Action Network (S.P.A.N.) in Idaho
- Volunteered with Camp Rainbow Gold and local refugee children.
Education
Certified EMDR Child Specialist -
Agate Institute
Tuscon Arizona11.2023
Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) -
01.2014
EMDR Level II -
01.1999
Master's - Mental Health Counseling
Idaho State University
01.1998
EMDR Level I -
01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Boise State University
01.1991
Skills
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Marriage counseling
- Grief counseling
- Adolescent Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- EMDR, Certified Child Specialist
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- American Mental Health Counseling Association
Professional Development
- EAP training: Mental Health for Professionals, Intermountain Hospital, Spring 2006
- Communication for Better Work Environment, Business Consultation, Collection Bureau Inc., 2005
- Mental Health Issues in a Clinic: What Nurses Need to Know, Boise State University Nursing Program, 2003-2004
- HIV and AIDS: Psychosocial Aspects, Family Practice medical residence, 2002
- Suicide Prevention in Schools, Boise State University, S.P.A.N Conference; 2002
- Teen Suicide Prevention, Northwest Nazarene University, 2006
- Teen Suicide Prevention, Autism Support Group, 2006
- Mental Health: How to Take Care of You, Idaho Commission for the Blind, 2006
Presentations
- EMDR and Play Therapy", Australian Pacific Play Therapy Association, November 2011, Australian Counseling Association National Conference, November 2011, American Mental Health Counseling Association Conference, July 2010, South American EMDR Conference/Ibero Americano Congresso, Brasilia, Brasil, Fall 2008
- Integrating EMDR with Children", Idaho EMDR Group, June 2007, Idaho EMDR Group, May 2008, European Conference, May 2007
Personal Information
Title: LMHC
Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, S.P.A.N. Idaho
- Plaque of Appreciation, CDC Staff, Hunter Army Staff
- Received "Coins" from several assignments
Publications
- Mental Health Academy (online catalogue) "Counseling Traumatized Children; EMDR and Play Therapy", Spring 2012
- EMDR and Play Therapy" Australian Counseling Assoc. Conference Journal, November 2011
- Grief counseling," contributing author, VISTAS Journal, American Counseling Association to VISTA Counseling Journal (regarding grief, loss, and HIV/AIDS)., 2003
Timeline
MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT
D.O.D program
01.2008 - Current
Therapist
Private Practice
01.2004 - 01.2008
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR/COORIDNATOR
Family Practice Reaidency
05.1998 - 08.2008
Certified EMDR Child Specialist -
Agate Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) -
EMDR Level II -
Master's - Mental Health Counseling
Idaho State University
EMDR Level I -
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Boise State University